Barcelona is one of the clubs that have won a treble or three titles in one season. In fact, Barcelona is currently the only club that can reach the treble twice.
It was done when Barcelona been trained by Josep Guardiola in the 2008-2009 season. Barcelona at that time won a total of 6 titles.
The treble title was repeated by Barcelona in the Luis Enrique era. Barcelona won 5 seasons titles including the treble (Champions League, La Liga and King’s Cup).
Barcelona can repeat this achievement this season. Moreover, the Champions League trophy is one of the main targets that should not escape the catch.
From 2014-2105, Barcelona always failed to advance further than the quarter-finals. There are several reasons why Barcelona can return to reach the treble like four years ago. The following details are as reported by Sportskeeda:
1. Have a squad depth
The lack of depth in the squad is one reason why Barcelona have always been sidelined in the Champions League in the last three seasons. This season, Barcelona has the required squad depth. Just look at the Barcelona midfield which is inhabited by quality players such as Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets, Arthur Melo, Arturo Vidal, Rafinha, Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele.
If one of Ivan Rakitic, Busquets and Arthur is absent, Barcelona still has other players. The front line is the same. Barcelona proved to still be able to win without Messi in the last four matches. That’s all because Barcelona still have quality players like Rafinha, Ousmane Dembele, Munir El Hadadi and Malcom who can be put on the front line to accompany Luis Suarez. This is one factor that is quite helpful.
2. Midfield Returns to Life
In the last three seasons, Barcelona’s midfield was cool. Although there is Andres Iniesta, but the age of the Barcelona midfielder who retired at the end of last season seems to be an obstacle to appear optimally.
Barcelona longs for the midfield who lives like when in the era of Xavi Hernandez. This season, Barcelona get an ingenious midfield figure on Arthur Melo. The Brazilian creative midfielder has a playing style similar to Xavi Hernandez. He is good at baiting and effective when making moves. Together with Busquets and Ivan Rakitic, Arthur formed a qualified midfield trio.
3. Not Dependent on Messi
Barcelona is not dependent on Lionel Messi anymore. Yes, Barcelona was finally able to let go of dependence on Messi and that just happened this season. Just look at Barcelona’s game when they beat Real Madrid 5-1 in the last El Clasico match. The role of Messi as the main goalscorer can be replaced by Luis Suarez.
Barcelona continued the good trend unbeaten until the 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in the middle of last week. Without Messi, Barcelona have performed well. With Messi, Barcelona will be more crazy.
Greatness of Messi not only scoring. He is also reliable when giving assists. So, with or without Messi, Barcelona is still dangerous.
